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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 25, 2022

YPN’s Successfully Navigating the Market Shift – Nov. 2

Join YPN on November 2 at the Danville Veterans Hall and Primo’s Pizza for an informative panel on successfully navigating the market shift. You will learn about Adjustable-rate vs. Fixed-rate financing, seller carry backs, what the future holds for mortgages, and much more.

Featuring guest speakers: Jay Voorhees, Co-founder & Owner of JVM Lending; Anthony Young, Owner of Young & Associates, Realty Valuation & Consulting; Roh Habibi, REALTOR® and Industry Contributor; and Lynda Dimond: Certified Residential Specialist, Broker and Leadership Training Graduate WCR. After the panel enjoy delicious pizza, wine and beer at Primo’s pizza! First 50 people to register get a free POPL Card!

REGISTER HERE >>

Recognize Excellence:
Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!

Every year CCAR honors distinguished members with awards for their outstanding service to the industry, association and community. Recipients are nominated by fellow members and executives, then confirmed by the Board of Directors. Awards will be presented at CCAR’s annual inaugural event on January 11, 2025.

2023 Recipients:
REALTOR® of the Year:
Tyra Wright
Affiliate of the Year:
Kim Falahati
President’s Community Service Award:
Ruthie Abelson Olivas
Emeritus Member:
Carylon Dopp

REALTOR® of the Year Form >>
Affiliate of the Year Form >>
Community Service Award Form >>

Read More »

MLS Rule Change – Effective Dec. 1

New MLS Rule Changes go into effect December 1st. These changes make the marketing and showing of your listings more effective with the ability to choose your primary photo, share seller concessions with consumers, and controlled lockbox access.
READ MORE >>

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MLS UPDATE:

WELCOME TO BROKERBAY!

Welcome to BrokerBay ! Today, October 25th is the first day BrokerBay has become the core-offering for Showing Management tools from CCAR. Here is a list of actions you will need to take as an agent:
Login through the Paragon MLS
Under Resources, ‘MLS Tools/Services’ in Paragon – select ‘BrokerBay’. This will log you into your BrokerBay account.
As a first time user, verify your cell phone number, email, and personal details, set up your password, and upload a headshot if wanted.
Configure your Showing Instructions for your active listings (See above video)
Turn off your ShowingTime online Showings via the ShowingTime user dashboard – edit profile, Listing Agent – Showing Preferences, Allow Agents to Request Appointments Online = NO
Begin using BrokerBay to book showings, and manage showings on your property and harness the functionality of BrokerBay to accelerate your business. Download the Mobile App to unlock the full power of the system via Apple App Store or Google Play.
Maintain the listing within the MLS and update the “BrokerBay Showing” field to “Yes”. Appointments booked will be notified via email, SMS, or via a push notification on the BrokerBay mobile app.
Configure Showing Instructions >>
Agent Training Video >>
Read More >>

CCAR BENEFITS & SERVICES | YOUR DUES AT WORK

Your combined CCAR, C.A.R. and NAR memberships provide you with hundreds of value-added benefits and services that can help you increase sales, streamline the transaction process and place you at the top of your game. Check out all of our great products and services in the brochures below.
Click on images below to view brochures.

CCAR BENEFITS

CCAR MLS BENEFITS

AFFILIATE BENEFITS

CCAR SPONSORS

Weekly Jolt – 101822

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 18, 2022

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Top News

• YPN’s Successfully Navigating the Market Shift
Panel – Nov. 2
• CCAR Award Nominations Due Nov. 4
• November 2022 Ballot Overview

MLS Updates

• Expanded MLS Data Access Begins Today, Oct 18
• REALTOR Property Resource – Map Search on RPR

Ethics Corner

• 2023 Pro Standards Committee Application

Upcoming Education

FEATURED: What REALTORS® Need to Know about ADUs in 2022
Wed., Oct. 19 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

FEATURED: Clean Energy Certification Series
Wed., Oct. 21 & Oct. 28
SupraWEB Agent Training
Wed., Oct. 19 | 8:30am – 9:30am

LionDesk CRM: Automate Communication
Wed., Oct. 19 | 10:00am – 11:00am

What REALTORS® Need to Know about ADUs in 2022
Wed., Oct. 19 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Fair Housing Video Series
Wed., Oct. 19 | 7:-00pm – 8:30pm

Meet Buyers’ Needs with New Builds
Thu., Oct. 20 | 8:30am – 9:30am

Be Productive Anywhere with RPR® Mobile
Thu., Oct. 20 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

Carbon Free Homes: Features/Benefits/Valuation
Fri., Oct. 21 | 9:00am – 12:00pm

Get Started with Cloud Agent Suite
Fri., Oct. 21 | 9:00am – 10:00am

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)
Fri., Oct. 21 | 9:30am – 12:30pm

California Residential Purchase Agreement (REVEI)
Mon., Oct. 24 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Get Started Using RateMyAgent
Mon., Oct. 24 | 11:00am – 11:45am

LionDesk CRM: Account Setup
Mon., Oct. 24 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Builders Update Agent Training
Tue., Oct. 25 | 9:00am – 9:30am

LionDesk CRM: Contact Management
Tue., Oct. 25 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Homesnap Pro 101
Wed., Oct. 26 | 10:00am – 10:30am

Running Comps, CMA Reports and More with Cloud CMA
Wed., Oct. 26 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Using YouTube for Lead Generation
Wed., Oct. 26 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

+ CCAR CALENDAR

West County Marketing Meeting
This Thursday – Oct. 20

Thu., Oct. 20 | 8:45am – 10:00am | Mechanics Bank
3190 Klose Way, Richmond

Clean Energy Homes –
3 Course Series with certificate

This FREE series will develop more advanced expertise in building science, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality than NAR’s GREEN Designation course. It is California specific, requires 3 mornings instead of 2 full days, and is updated with the latest on building codes and energy policy. As a bonus, the 3^rd class on October 28^th covers business opportunities for REALTORS®!

Carbon Free Homes: Features, Benefits, Valuation
Fri., Oct. 21 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Selling High Performance Homes: Earn Stellar Referrals
and Profits
Fri., Oct. 28 | 9:00am – 1:00pm

CCAR Scholarship Foundation’s
bocce ball tournament – Oct 26

Wed., Oct. 26 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | $50 for Bocce & BBQ, $20 BBQ Only | Sycamore Valley Park Bocce Courts
View the Flyer >
CCAR Scholarship Foundation Site >

REALTORS® Relief Foundation

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation is 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing-related assistance to victims of disasters like the recent hurricane in Florida. Between 2021 and 2022, more than $3.7M was donated to displaced families left homeless by wildfires and tornadoes.
Donate to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation >

C.A.R. Issues Formal Apology for past discriminatory policies

C.A.R. has formally apologized for its past discriminatory policies, including Proposition 14 — a successful 1960s ballot initiative that overturned the State of California’s first fair housing law.
Read More >

Successfully Navigating the Market Shift –
YPN’s Expert Panel & Pizza Networking Event!

Join YPN on November 2 at the Danville Veterans Hall and Primo’s Pizza for an informative panel on successfully navigating the market shift. You will learn about Adjustable-rate vs. Fixed-rate financing, seller carry backs, what the future holds for mortgages, and much more!

Featuring guest speakers: Jay Voorhees, Co-founder & Owner of JVM Lending; Anthony Young, Owner of Young & Associates, Realty Valuation & Consulting; Roh Habibi, REALTOR® and Industry Contributor; and Lynda Dimond: Certified Residential Specialist, Broker and Leadership Training Graduate WCR. After the panel enjoy delicious pizza, wine and beer at Primo’s pizza! First 50 people to register get a free POPL Card!
REGISTER >>

Recognize Excellence:
Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations Today!

Every year CCAR honors distinguished members with awards for their outstanding service to the industry, association and community. Recipients are nominated by fellow members and executives, then confirmed by the Board of Directors. Awards will be presented at CCAR’s annual inaugural event on January 11, 2025.

2023 Recipients:
REALTOR® of the Year:
Tyra Wright
Affiliate of the Year:
Kim Falahati
President’s Community Service Award:
Ruthie Abelson Olivas
Emeritus Member:
Carylon Dopp

REALTOR® of the Year Form >>
Affiliate of the Year Form >>
Community Service Award Form >>

Read More »

November 2022 State and Local Measures Election Results

November 8th elections are right around the corner and CCAR has put together an overview of measures and candidates for the local county and city council elections, including information on the following seven proposititions:
Prop 1: Abortion Constitutional
Amendment
Prop 26: In-Person Sports Wagering
Prop 27: Online Sports Wagering
Prop 28: Funding Allocation for Arts &
Music
Prop 29: Dialysis Worker Unionization
Prop 30: EV Subsidies Income Tax Increases
Prop 31 Flavored Tobacco Ban

The information provided is to help you, but nothing stated should be taken as a directive on how to vote this November.

Read More »

ETHICS CORNER:

2023 Pro Standards Committees

Apply now if you are interested and qualify for serving on the 2023 Professional Standards or Grievance Committees. Additionally, we are accepting requests from Professional Standards members who are interested in serving as a Professional Standards mediator and/or an ethics advocate. The new term begins Jan. 1, 2023 and applications are due by this Friday, Oct. 21st.
VIEW APPLICATION >>

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MLS UPDATE:

Expanded MLS Data Access Begins Today – Oct. 18

CCAR is in the process of finalizing the integration of MLS data from the California Regional MLS (CRMLS) into the Paragon system. A soft launch of the data integration is scheduled for today, October 18 when you will begin seeing the active and off-market listings from the areas covered by CRMLS. Your eKeys will also be able to open properties in most of the CRMLS area. You will need to co-op your eKey in BAREIS and MetroList areas. Read more to learn about the CRMLS coverage areas and key access.

Read More »

REALTOR Property Resource – Map Search on RPR

RPR Maps are a visual way to search for properties and conduct research. Read more to learn how to access the RPR’s maps and how to use them. You will become familiar with RPR’s map controls and views, and figure out how to set your search parameters. You will also learn how to use the maps to get info on distances by car or foot, traffic counts, schools, flood zones, how to apply data layers, and much more. Happy mapping!

Read More »

CCAR BENEFITS & SERVICES | YOUR DUES AT WORK

Your combined CCAR, C.A.R. and NAR memberships provide you with hundreds of value-added benefits and services that can help you increase sales, streamline the transaction process and place you at the top of your game. Check out all of our great products and services in the brochures below.
Click on images below to view brochures.

CCAR BENEFITS

CCAR MLS BENEFITS

AFFILIATE BENEFITS

CCAR SPONSORS

YPN’s Successfully Navigating the Market Shift – Nov. 2

LEARN From OVer 100 Years of Experience in Real Estate!

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 4:00PM
Danville Veterans Hall & PRimo's Pizza

Advance Registration: $20 | Day of: $25
Includes panel, pizza, and a drink

🌟First 50 to register get a free POPL Card 🌟

4:00pm | Meet at Danville Veterans Hall
4:30pm | Panel Begins Promptly
6:00pm | Walk to Primo’s, 298 Hartz Ave. for Pizza,
Beer and Wine, and Networking Fun!
Learn methods to successfully adapt during market shifts
Adjustable-rate vs. Fixed-rate financing
What you should know about seller carry backs
What the future holds for mortgages
Pizza, Beer and Wine, and Networking

Register Here

PUBLIC PARKING MAP:

PANELISTS:

Jay Voorhees: Co-founder and Owner of JVM Lending
Jay Voorhees has been in the mortgage industry for almost 30 years – having originated over $1 billion in residential mortgages as an independent loan officer before launching JVM Lending with his wife, Heejin Kim, in 2006. JVM has since funded over $6 billion of additional mortgages while expanding into Texas, Arizona, and Massachusetts – but keeping its roots firmly planted in the Bay Area. JVM is unique for its no-loan-officer model, extraordinarily rigorous hiring standards, exceptional speed, low rates, and near obsession with any technology that can lower costs or improve the client experience.

Anthony Young: Owner of Young & Associates, Realty Valuation & Consulting
Anthony has been a leader in the appraisal industry for over 20 years and has helped facilitate the appraisal process for tens of thousands of people through the valuation process. He is a nationally known speaker who marries data science with the art of real estate and is the founding VP of the Eastbay Chapter of REAA (Real Estate Appraisers Association).

Roh Habibi: REALTOR® and Industry Contributor
With a background in finance and wealth management, Roh can leverage his knowledge of tax and estate planning to expertly guide clients through the real estate investment process and safeguarding their wealth. He has been a sought-after contributor for the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox Business, Inman News, Bloomberg, the New York Times, Fortune, Architectural Digest, and others.

Lynda Dimond: Certified Residential Specialist, Broker and Leadership Training Graduate WCR
After a career in education, Lynda joined the real estate profession in 1989 and has been with her current brokerage for over 20 years. Born in England, she has adopted the slogan, “Real estate is my cup of tea!” She specializes in selling single-family homes and working with first-time homebuyers in the Contra Costa area and believes that “you get by giving.”

ANNUAL Sponsor:

Event Sponsor:

YPN will be collecting donations for the Bay Area Rescue Mission as a part of the November 17^th Christmas Can Tree event. Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy, or a canned or dry good to the Nov. 2nd Panel. Thank you!

REALTOR Property Resource – Map Search on RPR

REALTORS PROPERTY RESOURCE

EDUCATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS…

EXCLUSIVE REALTOR^® BENEFIT | RPR provides REALTORS with data, tools and reports to help clients and close more deals. Access the nation’s largest property database designed exclusively for REALTOR^® members of NAR.

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Contact

Email CCAR Education Coordinator >
Call Education Coord: (925) 295-9210
Email CCAR Member Services >
Call Member Svcs: (925) 295-1270
CA Dept. of Real Estate >

designations/certifications

Designations/Certifications >

Ethics Training

Check Your Status | Learn More >

license renewal

License Renewal Options >

On-Demand Training

Request 1:1 Training >

RPR

CCAR RPR Headquarters >

C.A.R. Courses

C.A.R. Course Catalog >

NAR Courses

NAR Education Calendar

MAP SEARCH ON RPR:

RPR Maps are a visual way to search for properties and conduct research. Watch the video or click here for printable directions on how to access maps and how to use them. You’ll become familiar with the map controls and views, and figure out how to set your search parameters. You’ll also learn how to use the maps to get info on distances by car or foot, traffic counts, schools, flood zones, how to apply data layers, and much more. Happy mapping!

RPR LEARNING CENTER:

Everyone has different learning styles. Some want to watch a quick video or participate in a webinar, others want to print out a guide and read every detail, step-by-step. Well, RPR has got you covered.
The RPR Learning Center lets you choose how and what you want to brush up on when it comes to RPR features and capabilities. Choose by time, skill level, topics and learning type. Click here to get started!

Expanded MLS Data Access Begins Today – Oct. 18

CCAR is in the process of finalizing the integration of MLS data from the California Regional MLS (CRMLS) into the Paragon system. A soft launch of the data integration is scheduled for October 18!

On October 18, you will begin seeing the active and off-market listings from the areas covered by CRMLS. Your eKeys will also be able to open properties in most of the CRMLS area. You will need to co-op your eKey in BAREIS and MetroList areas.
You can learn more about the CRMLS coverage area and Key access here.
If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at support@ccartoday.com or 925.295.1270.

LEARN From OVer 100 Years of Experience in Real Estate!

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 4:00PM Danville Veterans Hall & PRimo's Pizza

Advance Registration: $20 | Day of: $25 Includes panel, pizza, and a drink

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 4:00PM
Danville Veterans Hall & PRimo's Pizza

Advance Registration: $20 | Day of: $25
Includes panel, pizza, and a drink